Language change; sound change; analogy; the comparative method; internal reconstruction; the philological method; historical linguistics and pre-history; language change and theories of grammar. Precludes additional credit for LALS 2101 and LALS 3101 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): LING 1002 and LALS 2001/LING 2001.Lectures three hours a week.
Language change; sound change; analogy; the comparative method; internal reconstruction; the philological method; historical linguistics and pre-history; language change and theories of grammar. Precludes additional credit for LALS 2101 and LALS 3101 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): LING 1002 and LALS 2001/LING 2001.Lectures three hours a week.